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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.16, 4,511.80 and 1,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.16, 4,511.80 and 1,771.76 is: 2,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.16 : 4,511.80 = 1,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.16/4,511.80 = 1,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.16x = 4,511.80 × 1,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.16x = 7,993,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,826.77/3,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.15

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